2023-2024-2雅礼中学高二下期中考试
英语
时量：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)略
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Rich in culture and rooted in tradition, winter in Budapest here not only feels like a fairytale, it looks like one, too. Here are four top things to do in Budapest during the winter.
● City Park Ice Rink (滑冰场)
Budapest’s City Park Ice Rink is by far the most famous skating destination in the region. Skaters flooded to the rink each winter between late November and mid February. First opened in 1870, this ice rink is one of the oldest and largest in Europe. It’s filled up with water during the summer months. It serves as a boating lake for tourists looking to bike around while bathing in the sun.
● Spas and thermal baths
Budapest is quite rightly nicknamed the “City of Spas”. The baths of here are astonishingly beautiful, which are famous for their relaxing and medicinal benefits Taking a dip in the famous baths during winter is an experience like no other. Jumping from one indoor pool to the outside bathing area is a memorable and pleasurable experience.
● Hungarian State Opera House
The Hungarian State Opera House is closed for renovations (翻新). However, visitors can still see parts of it via (通过) guided tours. The Hungarian State Opera House, which was completed in 1884, remains exactly the same as that when it was constructed. Each year thousands of visitors arrived in Budapest to take in the sheer (十足的) beauty of the opera house, while the lucky ones are able to secure a ticket for a show.
● Andrassy Avenue and Fashion Street
Shopping in Budapest during winter is a magical experience. Andrassy Avenue and Fashion Street are two of its most popular tourist destinations at any time of year. Covered with thousands of lights, the tree-lined avenue comes to life during the winter months, offering up many attractions. The shops here are usually open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the winter months.
1. What does City Park Ice Rink act as in summer
A. A relaxing pool. B. A boating lake.
C. A thermal bath. D. A fashion street.
2 What can visitors do in Hungarian State Opera House if they have a ticket
A. Enjoy a show. B. Take a swim.
C. Have a guided tour. D. Perform an opera.
3. What brings life to the tree-lined avenue during the winter months
A. Tourist center. B. Opera house. C. Lights. D. Shops.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。布达佩斯的冬天美得像童话一样，文章介绍了布达佩斯冬季必须打卡的四个景点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“It serves as a boating lake for tourists looking to bike around while bathing in the sun.(它是一个划船湖，游客们可以一边骑车一边晒太阳。)”可知，城市公园溜冰场在夏天是作为一个划船湖。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“Each year thousands of visitors arrived in Budapest to take in the sheer (十足的) beauty of the opera house, while the lucky ones are able to secure a ticket for a show.(每年都有成千上万的游客来到布达佩斯欣赏歌剧院的美景，幸运的人还能买到演出的门票。)”可知，如果游客有票，他们可以在匈牙利国家歌剧院看演出。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句“Covered with thousands of lights, the tree-lined avenue comes to life during the winter months, offering up many attractions.(在冬季的几个月里，这条绿树成荫的大道被成千上万的灯覆盖着，变得生机勃勃，提供了许多景点。)”可知，冬日里灯光给这条林荫大道带来了生机。故选C。
B
Bruce Campbell a retired electrical engineer, wanted to change the behavior of mankind by showing how we can recycle old things into new and practical and livable ones.
For about $220,000, he purchased a Greek airliner, a Boeing 727, which had about 40,000 flights at its peak. Before Campbell got his hands on his Boeing 727 and transformed it into the airplane home he lives in, this aircraft saw regular use as it transported all kinds of people to all sorts of destinations.
After the successful transformation, he hosted a big DJ dance party with a couple of friends. The party, called Turbulence: A Dance Party at a 727 in the Woods, happened right on the wing! Guests who attended the party also got the opportunity to take a look at the airplane home. Altogether, they got the attention of 14,000 Facebook users who were interested in what sounded like an incredible party.
This talented engineer got another airliner and started on his second airplane home during the beginning of 2018 on the Kyushu Island coast because he wanted it to serve as a safe place for the local community as well. Part of Bruce Campbell’s vision was to make an airliner that doubled as a lifeboat in case tsunami(海啸) threats were issued. He wanted the general public to find out that planes are capable of surviving hundreds of years and the cruelest weather conditions thanks to its sealed(密封) pressure technology.
Campbell enjoyed the excitement that he received when he recycled airplanes and hoped that people would seriously consider it after they got the chance to see his home during tours and events. He has posted on his website that it is his goal to “inspire a renaissance(复兴) of thought about how to employ this remarkable resource”.
4. What drew wide public attention to Campbell’s first transformed plane
A. Its high residential comfort level. B. Its remarkable transporting capacity.
C. The incredibly high transformation cost. D. The Facebook post of a party held on it.
5. What did Campbell think the second plane could serve as
A. A shelter in disasters. B. Tsunami warning center.
C. A meeting place for local community. D. An advanced engineering workshop.
6. Why did Campbell transform the planes
A. To draw attention to housing problems. B. To satisfy his scientific curiosity.
C. To advocate participation in recycling. D. To promote sustainable development.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. Diverse approaches to sustainable living.
B. A home designer becoming well-known online.
C. Recent trends in renaissance-themed decoration.
D. A former engineer recycling retired planes into homes.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了Bruce Campbell如何将一架波音727飞机改造成他的住所，并围绕这一事件展开叙述，包括他的动机、改造过程、以及后续的社交活动和愿景。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“After the successful transformation, he hosted a big DJ dance party with a couple of friends. The party, called Turbulence: A Dance Party at a 727 in the Woods, happened right on the wing! Guests who attended the party also got the opportunity to take a look at the airplane home. Altogether, they got the attention of 14,000 Facebook users who were interested in what sounded like an incredible party.(转型成功后，他和几个朋友举办了一场大型DJ舞会。这场名为“乱流：森林里727的舞会”的派对就发生在机翼上！参加派对的客人也有机会看到飞机之家。总之，他们吸引了1.4万名Facebook用户的注意，他们对这场听起来不可思议的派对感兴趣。)”可知，Campbell在将第一架飞机转型成功后，就举办了一场舞会，这场舞会吸引了1.4万名Facebook用户的注意。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“This talented engineer got another airliner and started on his second airplane home during the beginning of 2018 on the Kyushu Island coast because he wanted it to serve as a safe place for the local community as well. Part of Bruce Campbell’s vision was to make an airliner that doubled as a lifeboat in case tsunami(海啸) threats were issued. (这位才华横溢的工程师在2018年初在九州岛海岸买了另一架飞机，开始了他的第二架飞机之家，因为他希望它也能成为当地社区的一个安全的地方。Bruce Campbell的部分设想是制造一架客机，在海啸威胁发出时，它可以兼作救生艇。)”可知，Bruce Campbell在2018年初在九州岛海岸上开始了他的第二架飞机家园的建设，因为他想让它也作为当地社区的安全避难所。特别是，他希望这架飞机在发布海啸威胁时能够充当救生艇。这明确指出了Campbell认为第二架飞机可以作为灾难中的避难所。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Bruce Campbell, a retired electrical engineer, wanted to change the behavior of mankind by showing how we can recycle old things into new and practical and livable ones.(Bruce Campbell是一位退休的电气工程师，他想通过展示我们如何将旧的东西循环利用成新的、实用的、宜居的东西来改变人类的行为。)”可知，Bruce Campbell购买并改造飞机是想通过这一行动来倡导参与回收再利用。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Bruce Campbell, a retired electrical engineer, wanted to change the behavior of mankind by showing how we can recycle old things into new and practical and livable ones.(Bruce Campbell是一位退休的电气工程师，他想通过展示我们如何将旧的东西循环利用成新的、实用的、宜居的东西来改变人类的行为。)”以及文章第二段“For about $220,000, he purchased a Greek airliner, a Boeing 727, which had about 40,000 flights at its peak. Before Campbell got his hands on his Boeing 727 and transformed it into the airplane home he lives in, this aircraft saw regular use as it transported all kinds of people to all sorts of destinations.(他花了大约22万美元购买了一架希腊客机，一架波音727，在最高峰时有大约4万个航班。在Campbell得到他的波音727并把它改造成他住的飞机之家之前，这架飞机经常被使用，因为它把各种各样的人送到各种各样的目的地。)”可知，全文主要围绕Bruce Campbell这位前工程师如何将退役的波音727飞机改造成住所的故事进行叙述。文章首先介绍了他的背景和改造飞机的初衷，接着详细描述了第一架和第二架飞机的改造过程及其用途，并提到了他通过这一行动倡导回收再利用的目的。故选D。
C
Kayabuki no Sato, a small village in Kyoto famous for its traditional thatched (茅草的） roof houses, features a hidden sprinkler (洒水器） system that turns the whole place into a water fountain.
Known as Miyama’s Thatched Village, Kayabuki no Sato has a higher percentage of thatched roof farmhouses than any other place in Japan. This makes it very popular with tourists, who love walking among the over 40 traditional thatched roof houses and even spending the night in one of them, but it is also easy for the houses to catch fire. Local officials realized this in the year 2000, when a fire burned down the archive (档案） centre, so apart from asking people to be alert at all time, they decided to install a special sprinkler system to cover the whole village. They test it twice a year, usually in May and December, and people from all over Japan and beyond come to see the powerful sprinklers in action.
You might think that dozens of automated sprinklers dotting a traditional Japanese village would be an eyesore, and you would be right. That is why local authorities decided to maintain the picturesque look of Kayabuki no Sato by hiding the 62 metal sprinklers in small wooden houses similar to the authentic ones. When the system is activated, the roofs of these houses open up like tiny transformers, clearing the way for sprinklers inside to shoot jets of water high into the sky.
The testing of the sprinkler system is such an impressive event that it has become known as the Kayabuki no Sato water hose festival. Strong jets of water are shot into the air by all 62 strategically-placed sprinklers, at the same time, to cover all the thatched roof houses. And if that isn’t an impressive enough sight, on sunny days, the sprinklers also create rainbows over the village.
So if you’re ever in Kyoto during the months of May and December and want to see something truly unique, head over to Kayabuki no Sato, in the Miyama rural area, for the water hose festival. You won’t regret it!
8. What do we know about Kayabuki no Sato from the passage
A. It is famous for its water fountain.
B. Its archive center was once destroyed by floods.
C. Visitors go there mainly to see its sprinkler system.
D. It has the highest percentage of thatched roof farmhouses in Japan.
9. What does the underlined word “eyesore” in the third paragraph refer to
A. An unpleasant sight. B. A creative idea.
C. An attractive spot. D. A dangerous situation.
10. What can we learn from the passage
A. The sprinklers are tested once every year.
B. The sprinkler system was installed to create rainbows.
C. The sprinklers are kept in small wooden houses resembling real ones.
D. The roofs of the farmhouses open when the sprinkler system is started.
11. What is the last paragraph but one mainly about
A. How the sprinkler system works.
B. What the Kayabuki no Sato water hose festival is like.
C. The origin of the Kayabuki no Sato water hose festival.
D. The influence of the Kayabuki no Sato water hose festival.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文，介绍了位于日本京都的一个茅草屋村庄Kayabuki no Sato（美山町的小乡村），因其传统的茅草屋顶房子而出名，当地政府为了防火，安装了自动喷水灭火系统，除了参观风景如画的传统茅草屋外，另外深受游客欢迎的还有他们的消防演习，即water hose festival，进行放水训练，每次演习都吸引不少人游客来参观。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。由第二段的第一句“Known as Miyama’s Thatched Village, Kayabuki no Sato has a higher percentage of thatched roof farmhouses than any other place in Japan.”（ 被称为“三山茅草村”的佐藤谷武纪是日本茅草屋顶农舍比例最高的地区）可知它拥有全日本最高比例的茅草屋顶农舍。故选D。
【9题详解】
词义猜测题。由第三段划线词后的那句“That is why local authorities decided to maintain the picturesque look of Kayabuki no Sato by hiding the 62 metal sprinklers in small wooden houses similar to the authentic ones.”（这就是为什么当地政府决定把62个金属洒水器藏在与真房子相似的小木屋里，以保持佐藤Kayabuki no Sato风景如画的样子）解释了为什么要把这些自动化的喷水器隐藏在一些仿真的小木屋里，就是为了不破坏风景如画的茅草屋面貌，所以可以推测出“an eyesore”是与后文的“picturesque look”相悖的含义的词。eyesore意为“丑陋的地方，碍眼的东西”。 故选A。
10题详解】
推理判断题。由第三段的“That is why local authorities decided to maintain the picturesque look of Kayabuki no Sato by hiding the 62 metal sprinklers in small wooden houses similar to the authentic ones.” （这就是为什么当地政府决定把62个金属洒水器藏在与真房子相似的小木屋里，以保持佐藤Kayabuki no Sato风景如画的样子）可知C项为正确答案。A项答案错在once，应改为twice（由第二段中的“They test it twice a year, usually in May and December”可知）；喷水器的安装目的是为了灭火，而非创造彩虹，所以B选项错了；当喷水系统被激活时，是那些仿真的小木屋的屋顶会像变形金刚一样打开，而非茅草屋的屋顶，所以D选项是错的。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。the last paragraph but one是指倒数第二段。倒数第二段主要是介绍了检测喷水系统已经成为了Kayabuki no Sato的一件盛事，并被定为water hose festival这个节日。此段的主题主要是在介绍water hose festival是什么样子的，而非在其起源和影响上，故C，D选项不对。故选B。
D
Are we human beings the only creatures in the world with a moral sense Most experts in behaviour believe that morality is a uniquely human quality — yet I’m convinced that many animals can distinguish right from wrong. Decades spent watching animals have persuaded me that species living in groups often have a sense of fair play built on moral rules of conduct that strengthen their social relationships.
My studies of baby dogs and wolves reveal that they use a special signal to prevent misinterpretation of playful actions. They perform a “bow” — lowering the forelimbs (前肢) closer to the ground while keeping the back upright — when starting play, or in association with unfriendly actions such as biting, to convey their original intention. And role exchange is common, so that during play a dominant animal will often allow a physically weaker animal to have the upper hand. Such behaviors reduce inequalities in size, strength and dominance between playmates, promoting the cooperation that is essential for social play to occur. Indeed, on some occasions when an animal says “Let’s play” and then beats up an unsuspecting (无戒备的) animal, the “criminal” usually finds itself ostracized (排斥) by its former playmates.
What does this tell us about human morality We should stop seeing ourselves as morally superior to other animals. True, our big brains give us a highly complicated sense of what’s right and wrong, but they also give us a much greater ability to benefit from immoral behaviour. In that sense, animal morality might be “purer” than our own. We should accept our moral responsibility towards other animals, and that means developing and enforcing more restrictive rules governing animal use. While animal minds may vary from one species to another, they are not so different from our own, and only when we accept this can we truly be moral in our relations with nature as a whole.
12. Which of the following about animals is TRUE according to the first two paragraphs
A. Most animals have trouble telling right from wrong.
B. A “bow” can be a special signal to avoid misinterpretation of playful actions.
C. Species living alone don’t have a sense of fair play built on moral rules of conduct.
D. Lowering the forelimbs closer to the ground while keeping the back upright will lead to unfriendly actions.
13. What does the author find about the social play from his observations of animals
A. It puts unsuspecting animals at a disadvantage.
B. It allows dominant animals to control the group.
C. It helps physically weaker animals develop survival skills.
D. It requires animals to follow the rules to avoid being crowded out.
14. What can be concluded from the last paragraph
A. Humans are indeed morally superior to animals.
B. Humans and animals share the same immoral behaviour.
C. Humans should treat animals on equal terms with themselves.
D. Humans should distinguish between moral animals and immoral ones.
15. Which of the following can be the best title of the text
A. Are animals moral beings
B. Morality: Why it matters
C. Is human morality a product of natural selection
D. Morality: How it differs between humans and animals
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。全文围绕着动物是否具有道德感这一主题展开，探讨了动物如何展示出道德行为，并对比了人类与动物在道德层面的相似性和差异，最终呼吁人类应重新审视与动物的关系，接纳它们的道德性。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段中“My studies of baby dogs and wolves reveal that they use a special signal to prevent misinterpretation of playful actions. They perform a “bow” — lowering the forelimbs closer to the ground while keeping the back upright — when starting play, or in association with unfriendly actions such as biting, to convey their original intention. (我对小狗和狼的研究表明，它们使用一种特殊的信号来防止对玩耍行为的误解。当它们开始玩耍时，或者伴随着不友好的动作（如咬人），它们会做一个“鞠躬”动作——将前肢更靠近地面，同时保持背部直立，以表达它们的初衷。)”可知，“鞠躬”可以是一种特殊的信号，以避免对嬉戏动作的误解。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第二段中“Indeed, on some occasions when an animal says “Let’s play” and then beats up an unsuspecting (无戒备的) animal, the “criminal” usually finds itself ostracized (排斥) by its former playmates. (角色互换是很常见的，所以在游戏中，占优势的动物通常会让身体较弱的动物占上风。这种行为减少了玩伴之间在大小、力量和支配地位上的不平等，促进了合作，这是社交游戏发生的必要条件。事实上，在某些情况下，当一只动物说“我们玩吧”，然后殴打一个毫无戒心的动物时，“罪犯”通常会发现自己被以前的玩伴排斥。)”可知，社会游戏要求动物遵守规则以避免被排挤。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段中“We should stop seeing ourselves as morally superior to other animals. True, our big brains give us a highly complicated sense of what’s right and wrong, but they also give us a much greater ability to benefit from immoral behaviour. In that sense, animal morality might be “purer” than our own. We should accept our moral responsibility towards other animals, and that means developing and enforcing more restrictive rules governing animal use. While animal minds may vary from one species to another, they are not so different from our own, and only when we accept this can we truly be moral in our relations with nature as a whole. (我们不应该认为自己在道德上比其他动物优越。的确，我们的大脑赋予我们高度复杂的是非感，但它也赋予我们更大的能力从不道德的行为中获益。从这个意义上说，动物的道德可能比我们自己的道德更“纯洁”。我们应该接受我们对其他动物的道德责任，这意味着制定和执行更多限制动物使用的规则。虽然动物的思想可能因物种而异，但它们与我们自己的思想并没有太大的不同，只有当我们接受这一点时，我们才能真正在与整个自然的关系中保持道德。)”可知，最后一段指出“我们应当停止将自己视为在道德上优于其他动物”，并强调动物的道德感可能比人类的更“纯粹”，同时呼吁人类接受对其他动物的道德责任，意味着应平等地对待动物。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章最后一段中“We should stop seeing ourselves as morally superior to other animals. True, our big brains give us a highly complicated sense of what’s right and wrong, but they also give us a much greater ability to benefit from immoral behaviour. In that sense, animal morality might be “purer” than our own. We should accept our moral responsibility towards other animals, and that means developing and enforcing more restrictive rules governing animal use. While animal minds may vary from one species to another, they are not so different from our own, and only when we accept this can we truly be moral in our relations with nature as a whole. (我们不应该认为自己在道德上比其他动物优越。的确，我们的大脑赋予我们高度复杂的是非感，但它也赋予我们更大的能力从不道德的行为中获益。从这个意义上说，动物的道德可能比我们自己的道德更“纯洁”。我们应该接受我们对其他动物的道德责任，这意味着制定和执行更多限制动物使用的规则。虽然动物的思想可能因物种而异，但它们与我们自己的思想并没有太大的不同，只有当我们接受这一点时，我们才能真正在与整个自然的关系中保持道德。)”可知，全文围绕着动物是否具有道德感这一主题展开，探讨了动物如何展示出道德行为，并对比了人类与动物在道德层面的相似性和差异，最终呼吁人类应重新审视与动物的关系，接纳它们的道德性。选项A“Are animals moral beings (动物是道德的存在吗？)”符合题意。故选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There’s been growing concerns about the damaging impact of human travel on the environment in recent years. Irresponsible tourism is a main cause of environmental destruction. The destruction of the natural environment is an urgent matter as it directly affects everyone’s well-being. ____16____ As a student passionate about travel, you should leave as little carbon pollution as possible wherever you visit.
Avoid takeaways as many as possible
Buying “food to go” seems logical when you are in a rush. Though convenient, this kind of take-out packaging often uses disposable(一次性的) plastic boxes and bags, which can contribute significantly to environmental pollution if not properly disposed of. ____17____ You can, instead, eat out in a restaurant while enjoying a scenic atmosphere. If you have to take away something like coffee, use a reusable cup.
Go for train or bus when traveling nationally
Transportation accounts for nearly a third of all greenhouse gases produced in the environment. Flying and driving, in particular, are major contributors to carbon emissions(排放) within the transportation sector, with domestic flying emitting more carbon than driving. ____18____
Stay on designated roads and foot paths
Responsible tourism is about having as minimum physical interaction with the wild as possible. We not only protect the fragile ecosystems around us but also ensure our own safety. ____19____ If you stray away from designated(指定) paths, you risk damaging plants and the natural habitat for animals.
Pick up trash after yourself and others
____20____ Instead of dropping trash, why not pick it up You can significantly impact the environment by picking up trash along trails when hiking or backpacking for proper disposal.
In conclusion, responsible tourism is traveling with awareness, respect, and consideration for the places you visit. It’s about ensuring that your travel experiences enrich not only your own lives but also contribute positively to the destinations you explore, leaving them better than you found them.
A. So stick to marked roads and footpaths.
B. Therefore, hike for some trips at times.
C. Pay attention to the trash while traveling.
D. Make a habit of collecting trash after yourself.
E. You don’t have to be in a rush when on holiday.
F. Therefore, use public transport for short travels.
G. These concerns have resulted in the green travel campaign.
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. F 19. A 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章关于旅游中应注意的环保问题，给学生提出的几点建议和要求。
【16题详解】
上文“There’s been growing concerns about the damaging impact of human travel on the environment in recent years. (近年来，人们越来越担心人类旅行对环境的破坏性影响。)”说明旅游对环境的破坏引起人们的担忧，选项G“这些担忧导致了绿色旅行运动。”承接上文，说明这些担忧导致的结果，引出下文“As a student passionate about travel, you should leave as little carbon pollution as possible wherever you visit.(作为一个热爱旅行的学生，无论你去哪里，你都应该尽可能少地留下碳污染。)”说明绿色旅行运动的内容。故选G项。
【17题详解】
上文“Buying ‘food to go’ seems logical when you are in a rush. Though convenient, this kind of take-out packaging often uses disposable(一次性的) plastic boxes and bags, which can contribute significantly to environmental pollution if not properly disposed of. (当你赶时间的时候，买‘外带食物’似乎是合乎逻辑的。这种外卖包装虽然方便，但通常使用一次性塑料盒和塑料袋，如果处理不当，会对环境造成严重污染。)”说明旅游中为赶时间会造成污染，选项E“你在度假的时候不必着急。”承接上文，建议不要太匆忙而忘记环保。故选E项。
【18题详解】
上文“Transportation accounts for nearly a third of all greenhouse gases produced in the environment. Flying and driving, in particular, are major contributors to carbon emissions(排放) within the transportation sector, with domestic flying emitting more carbon than driving.( 交通运输产生的温室气体占环境温室气体排放总量的近三分之一。尤其是飞行和驾驶，是交通运输部门碳排放的主要来源，国内飞行的碳排放量超过了驾驶。)”说明交通运输包括驾驶都会造成污染，选项F“因此，短途旅行使用公共交通工具。”承接上文，和上文之间是因果关系，建议减少自驾，有助环保。故选F项。
【19题详解】
上文“We not only protect the fragile ecosystems around us but also ensure our own safety.(我们不仅要保护我们周围脆弱的生态系统，还要确保我们自己的安全。)”说明旅行中要保护生态系统和并注意自身安全，选项A“所以要坚持走有标志的道路和人行道。”和上文是因果关系，和小标题“Stay on designated roads and foot paths (请走指定的道路和步行道)”语义一致。故选A项。
【20题详解】
下文“Instead of dropping trash, why not pick it up You can significantly impact the environment by picking up trash along trails when hiking or backpacking for proper disposal. (与其扔垃圾，为什么不把它捡起来呢？徒步旅行或背包旅行时，你会在小路上捡起垃圾，并妥善处理，这会对环境产生重大影响。)”建议旅游中随手捡垃圾，选项D“养成随手捡垃圾的习惯。”引领后文，是本段主题句，和小标题“Pick up trash after yourself and others (把自己和别人的垃圾捡起来)”语义一致。故选D项。
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My childhood was mostly silent. It was full of love, laughter, anger and sadness like any family, but these things occurred. The knowledge instilled(灌输) in me was ____21____ by watching my mother as she moved through her ____22____ world.
I loved to watch her hands, which were always ____23____ me things by showing me how, as she watered, weeded and dug her garden. The hands were rough with cuts and ____24____, but filled with wisdom.
Sometimes, those same hands spoke to me literally. Basic ____25____ language started in the family quite suddenly but then ____26____ just as quickly. My mother ____27____ that lip-reading was quicker. She would look at me intently and ____28____ words such as, “watch this” or “this is how”, or “never touch this plant”. We often went for hours like this, ____29____ a word spoken and yet we were talking in various ways the whole time.
As I grew up, I began to _____30_____ why my mother spent so much time in her garden. Her deafness had come during an era of little tolerance for diversity, and much _____31_____ of disability. The world outside was _____32_____ and unforgiving while her garden was full of kindness and _____33_____. For her it was the only place under her control.
My mother’s knowledge is deeply _____34_____ inside me. I now have _____35_____ hands, with cuts and scars, and cherish their roughness. With any luck, my kids will have them one day, too.
21. A. passed down B. brought up C. laid down D. made up
22. A. beautiful B. sweet C. silent D. bitter
23. A. serving B. awarding C. sparing D. teaching
24. A. spots B. lines C. marks D. scars
25. A. pose B. sign C. symbol D. wave
26. A. failed B. progressed C. stopped D. spread
27. A. regretted B. insisted C. predicted D. suspected
28. A. mouth B. eye C. nose D. finger
29. A. casually B. simply C. barely D. nearly
30. A. indicate B. understand C. wonder D. confirm
31. A. recognition B. confusion C. disapproval D. credit
32. A. real B. tolerant C. changing D. demanding
33. A. acceptance B. concern C. inspection D. guidance
34. A. involved B. buried C. applied D. choked
35. A. gardening B. repairing C. muscular D. fragile
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者通过观察耳聋的母亲，把母亲所教的种植技术传承下去的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我的童年几乎是安静的。灌输给我的知识是通过观察母亲在她沉默的世界里走来走去而传承下来的。A. passed down传下去；B. brought up提出；C. laid down放下；D. made up组成，构成。根据后文“My mother’s knowledge is deeply ____14____ inside me. I now have ____15____ hands, with cuts and scars, and cherish their roughness. With any luck, my kids will have them one day, too.”可知，作者的知识是通过观察母亲传承下来的。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. beautiful美丽的；B. sweet甜的；C. silent沉默的、寂静的；D. bitter苦的。根据后文“Her deafness had come during an era of little tolerance for diversity, and much ____11____ of disability.”可知，母亲耳聋，所以她处于沉默的世界。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢看她的手，她总是教我如何浇水、除草、挖土。A. serving服务；B. awarding奖励；C. sparing抽出，不遗余力D. teaching教学。根据后文“by showing me how, as she watered, weeded and dug her garden”可知，母亲教作者如何干活。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：双手粗糙，伤痕累累，但却充满了智慧。A. spots斑点；B. lines线条；C. marks标记；D. scars疤痕。根据后文“I now have ____15____ hands, with cuts and scars”可知，做农活的手，往往伤痕累累。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这个家庭中，基本的手语开始得很突然，但很快就停止了。A. pose姿势；B. sign符号，手势；C. symbol象征；D. wave波浪。根据后文“Her deafness had come during an era of little tolerance for diversity, and much ____11____ of disability.”可知，母亲耳聋，所以用手势语，sign language意为“手语”。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. failed失败；B. progressed进步；C. stopped停止；D. spread传播。根据后文“My mother ____7____ that lip-reading was quicker.”可知，因为唇读更快，所以手语就停下来。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我母亲坚持认为唇读更快。A. regretted后悔；B. insisted坚持说，坚决要求；C. predicted预测；D. suspected怀疑。根据后文“that lip-reading was quicker”可知，母亲坚持认为唇读更快。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她会专注地看着我，嘴里说着诸如“看这个”或“就是这样”，或“永远不要碰这株植物”之类的话。A. mouth (动嘴唇)不出声地说；B. eye注视，细看；C. nose用鼻子嗅；D. finger用手指触摸。根据前文“My mother ____7____ that lip-reading was quicker.”和后文“‘watch this’ or ‘this is how’, or ‘never touch this plant’”可知，母亲用嘴表达这些话。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我们经常像这样一走就是几个小时，几乎一句话也不说，但我们一直在用各种方式交谈。A. casually随意地；B. simply简单地，不过；C. barely几乎不；D. nearly将近。根据前文“like this”和后文“and yet we were talking in various ways the whole time”可知，作者和母亲几乎不说话。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：长大后，我开始明白妈妈为什么要花那么多时间在她的花园里。A. indicate表明；B. understand理解；C. wonder想知道；D. confirm证实。根据后文“why my mother spent so much time in her garden”和“The world outside was ____12____ and unforgiving while her garden was full of kindness and ____13____.”可知，长大后，作者开始理解母亲为什么要花那么多时间在她的花园里。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的耳聋发生在一个对多样性缺乏容忍、对残疾非常不赞同（歧视）的时代。A. recognition识别；B. confusion混淆；C. disapproval反对，不赞成；D. credit信用。根据前文“Her deafness had come during an era of little tolerance for diversity”可知，那个时代歧视残疾人，不赞同残疾人。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：外面的世界苛求而无情，而她的花园里却充满了善良和包容。A. real真正的；B. tolerant宽容的；C. changing变化的；D. demanding要求高的，苛求的。根据前文“Her deafness had come during an era of little tolerance for diversity, and much ____11____ of disability.”可知，那个时代歧视残疾人，所以残疾人感到外面的世界苛求而无情。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. acceptance接受；B. concern忧虑，担心；C. inspection检查；D. guidance指导。根据前文“The world outside was ____12____ and unforgiving”可知，外面的世界苛求而无情，而她的花园里却充满了善良和包容（接受残疾）。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我母亲的知识深深地埋藏在我的心中。A. involved涉及；B. buried埋藏；C. applied应用，申请；D. choked窒息。根据前文“The knowledge instilled(灌输) in me was ____1____ by watching my mother as she moved through her ____2____ world.”可知，母亲的知识深深地埋藏在作者的心中。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我现在有一双园艺的手，上面有刀伤和疤痕，我很珍惜它们的粗糙。A. gardening园艺的，种植花木的；B. repairing修理的；C. muscular肌肉发达的；D. fragile易碎的。根据前文“I loved to watch her hands, which were always ____3____ me things by showing me how, as she watered, weeded and dug her garden.”可知，作者现在也拥有一双做农活、搞种植的手。故选A项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Guilin, with a population of nearly 5 million, is a world-known tourist city ____36____ (locate) in southwestern China. The city is ____37____ (true) beautiful, which is surrounded by karst hills. Its ____38____ (view) are so breathtaking that Guilin has lived up to its reputation of being peerless landscape under the heaven for ages. Previously, it ____39____ (highlight) tourism development and other industries only played the supporting role. However, in marked contrast, now Guilin is pursuing a comprehensive development. Countless osmanthus trees(桂花树) are growing everywhere in Guilin, ____40____ is why Guilin is named so.
____41____ osmanthus tress are in blossom(盛开) in autumn, the city is filled with its sweet scent. Most buildings in Guilin are limited ____42____ about 20 floors so that the vivid hills won’t feel humbled and the peerless scenery won’t be spoiled. It is easy ____43____ (sense) a relaxing atmosphere and a slow-paced life in ____44____ city where you see the locals enjoy themselves hanging out, chatting and walking.
Guilin is really worth _____45_____ (it) name. Why not come here and have a look
【答案】36. located
37. truly 38. views
39. highlighted
40. which 41. When
42. to 43. to sense
44. the 45. its
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国西南部的世界著名旅游城市——桂林。
【36题详解】
考查过去分词转化的形容词。句意：桂林是位于中国西南部的世界著名旅游城市，人口近500万。动词locate和前文名词city之间是被动关系，应用其过去分词转化的形容词作后置定语。故填located。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：这座城市真的很美，它被喀斯特山脉包围着。修饰形容词beautiful用副词。故填truly。
【38题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：它的景色是如此令人叹为观止，以至于桂林多年来一直没有辜负它的天底下无与伦比的风景的声誉。根据后文are可知，可数名词view“景色，风景”应用复数形式作主语。故填views。
【39题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：以前，它强调旅游业的发展，而其他产业只起到辅助作用。根据时间状语Previously可知，此处描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时，谓语动词用过去式。故填highlighted。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：桂林到处生长着无数的桂花树，这就是桂林得名的原因。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为前面整句，指代事物，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【41题详解】
考查时间状语从句。句意：秋天桂花盛开的时候，整个城市都充满了桂花的芬芳。根据句意和句子结构可知，此处引导时间状语从句，表示“当……时候”，应用连词when。句首字母大写，故填When。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：桂林的大多数建筑都被限制在20层左右，这样生动的山才不会显得卑微，无与伦比的风景才不会被破坏。be limited to“被限制在（某范围内）”是固定搭配。故填to。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在这个城市里，你很容易感受到一种轻松的气氛和慢节奏的生活，你会看到当地人喜欢闲逛、聊天和散步。根据前文It is easy可知，此处应用动词不定式作真正主语，It为形式主语。故填to sense。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：同上。根据句意可知，此处名词city特指前文城市Guilin，应用定冠词限定。故填the。
【45题详解】
考查代词。句意：桂林真是名副其实。限定后文名词name，应用形容词性物主代词。故填its。
第三节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
阅读下列句子，在空白处填入适当的单词(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
46. Canada is also one of the most _______ (ethnic) diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】ethnically
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：加拿大也是世界上种族最多元的国家之一，有着独特的文化。副词ethnically修饰形容词作状语。故填ethnically。
47. It wasn’t long ________ we were surrounded by enormous sand dunes towering above us on all sides. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】before
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句型。句意：没过多久，我们就被四周高耸的巨大沙丘包围了。It wasn’t long before...是固定句型，before引导时间状语从句，译为“没过多久就……”。故填before。
48. I bet you’d love to know _______ daily life is like up in space and how it differs from that on the earth. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】what
【解析】
【详解】考查名词性从句。我敢打赌，你一定很想知道太空中的日常生活是什么样的，以及它与地球上的日常生活有何不同。空处引导宾语从句，从句中介词like缺少宾语，应用连接代词what引导，指事物。故填what。
49. Moreover, the amazing work these people do can provide education and _______ (inspire) for the next generation. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】inspiration
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：此外，这些人所做的惊人工作可以为下一代提供教育和灵感。空处和education并列，需填名词inspiration，作宾语，表示“灵感”，不可数。故填inspiration。
50. Their efforts helped develop and strengthen harmonious relations with these countries and regions, ______ (expose) foreign people to Chinese culture. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】exposing
【解析】
【详解】考查现在分词。句意：他们的努力有助于发展和加强与这些国家和地区的和谐关系，使外国人民了解中国文化。分析句子结构可知，expose在句子中不作为谓语动词使用，“Their efforts helped develop and strengthen harmonious relations with these countries and regions”与expose之间为主动关系，因此使用expose的现在分词作结果状语，故填exposing。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
51. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jim对你校的通用技术课(即劳动技术课)很感兴趣，给你发邮件询问相关情况。请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1. 课程内容；
2. 你的看法。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：
通用技术课: General Technology Curriculum
劳动技术课: Labor Skill Course
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear Jim,
I’m glad to hear from you and even happier to know that you’re interested in our school’s General Technology Curriculum. This course, also known as the Labor Skill Course, includes a variety of practical skills like woodworking, basic electronics, and even robotics. We learn how to handle different tools, create simple electrical circuits, and program basic robots.
Personally, I find the course really engaging and useful. It not only allows us to get hands-on experience but also helps us understand the basics of how things work, which is quite fascinating. It’s a great break from our regular academic subjects and gives us a chance to develop new skills that could be useful in our future careers.
I hope this helps, and I would love to show you some of the projects we’ve worked on next time you visit!
Best regards,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国笔友Jim回封邮件，向他介绍学校的通用技术课(即劳动技术课)相关情况和个人看法。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：glad→pleased
收到来信：hear from→get a letter from
机会：chance→opportunity
想要做某事： would love to do→want to do
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：This course, also known as the Labor Skill Course, includes a variety of practical skills like woodworking, basic electronics, and even robotics.
拓展句：This course, which is also known as the Labor Skill Course, includes a variety of practical skills like woodworking, basic electronics, and even robotics.
【点睛】【高分句型1】This course, also known as the Labor Skill Course, includes a variety of practical skills like woodworking, basic electronics, and even robotics. (运用了过去分词known作后置定语)
【高分句型2】It not only allows us to get hands-on experience but also helps us understand the basics of how things work, which is quite fascinating. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
52. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a small town called Meadowville, there was a beloved playground that had brought joy to generations of children. 11-year-old Emma and her best friends, Alice and Leo, were among those who idled away their after-school time and weekends there all year round. It was a place where imaginations soared, friendships blossomed, and laughter echoed through the air.
One afternoon, rushing out the school gate, Emma shouted, “Let’s go down to the playground!” The three of them got there soon, but it was locked up. The fence was broken and the swings had tape around them.
Shocked, they stared into each other’s eyes, not knowing why. A man approached them, explaining that it was unsafe and the council had decided to shut it down.
“Will they fix it ” asked Alice.
“No. it will cost a lot, at least ten thousand dollars.” the man shook his head, walking away. Leo looked desperate, gazing at the playground and then hanging his head, as if bidding farewell. “We need to get some help!” Emma dragged Alice towards her home.
On stepping into the house, Emma exclaimed, “Dad! We need ten thousand dollars...” Her dad, who was drinking coffee, turned his head around, “What ” Alice then revealed the truth. Hearing this heart-breaking news, Emma’s parents were more than surprised, for their childhood was closely connected with that playground as well. They spread the news to other families.
Instead of providing the money, they suggested the children take matters into their own hands while parents offered assistance.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Emma sprang to her feet “Let’s hold a bake sale to raise funds!”
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Their hard work paid off.
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【答案】范文
Emma sprang to her feet, “Let’s hold a bake sale to raise funds!” Everyone presents lit up, nodding in agreement. With respective tasks, the children and parents got down to the preparation. Emma’s father made a huge banner reading “Saving the Playground” while Leo’s mom occupied herself with paperwork needed to issue a permit for the sale. Meanwhile, kids worked jointly to design and hand out the leaflets. Eventually, the big day came. Almost every family in their community contributed their delicious homemade treats. That Sunday morning, the aroma of freshly baked cookies and cakes filled the air as people lined up to support the cause. Being a tremendous success, the sale in the farmer’s market went for another 2 months.
Their hard work paid off. As news of their efforts spread, local businesses started pitching in. The hardware store donated paint and materials, while the gardening center provided plants and flowers. The children worked tirelessly, transforming the worn-out playground into a vibrant and inviting space once again. On the day of re-opening, the children organized a community celebration, inviting everyone who had contributed to the project to share the joy. The children of Meadowville taught the world that with determination, unity, and a little bit of fundraising, anything is possible. The playground stood as a testament to their resilience and the power of their youthful spirits, reminding everyone that dreams can be achieved when hearts come together.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了在一个叫梅多维尔的小镇上，有一个深受孩子们喜爱的操场，给几代孩子带来了欢乐。但是某天因为操场不安全而被关闭了，重新开放需要一万美元修理费，于是孩子们通过义卖来筹集资金，最终拯救了他们的操场。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“艾玛跳了起来，‘让我们举办一个糕饼义卖来筹集资金吧！’”可知，第一段可描写孩子和父母为义卖活动所做的准备。
②由第二段首句内容“他们的努力得到了回报。”可知，第二段可描写大家都来支持孩子们的义卖，最终操场得以开放。
2.续写线索：举办义卖——做准备——人们支持——得到回报——操场重开——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
着手做：get down to/set about
忙于：occupy oneself with/be busy doing sth.
实现：achieve/come true
情绪类
快乐：joy /happiness
吸引人：inviting /appealing
【点睛】[高分句型1] Being a tremendous success, the sale in the farmer’s market went for another 2 months. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] The playground stood as a testament to their resilience and the power of their youthful spirits, reminding everyone that dreams can be achieved when hearts come together. (运用了that引导宾语从句)2023-2024-2雅礼中学高二下期中考试
英语
时量：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)略
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Rich in culture and rooted in tradition, winter in Budapest here not only feels like a fairytale, it looks like one, too. Here are four top things to do in Budapest during the winter.
● City Park Ice Rink (滑冰场)
Budapest’s City Park Ice Rink is by far the most famous skating destination in the region. Skaters flooded to the rink each winter between late November and mid February. First opened in 1870, this ice rink is one of the oldest and largest in Europe. It’s filled up with water during the summer months. It serves as a boating lake for tourists looking to bike around while bathing in the sun.
● Spas and thermal baths
Budapest is quite rightly nicknamed the “City of Spas”. The baths of here are astonishingly beautiful, which are famous for their relaxing and medicinal benefits Taking a dip in the famous baths during winter is an experience like no other. Jumping from one indoor pool to the outside bathing area is a memorable and pleasurable experience.
● Hungarian State Opera House
The Hungarian State Opera House is closed for renovations (翻新). However, visitors can still see parts of it via (通过) guided tours. The Hungarian State Opera House, which was completed in 1884, remains exactly the same as that when it was constructed. Each year thousands of visitors arrived in Budapest to take in the sheer (十足的) beauty of the opera house, while the lucky ones are able to secure a ticket for a show.
● Andrassy Avenue and Fashion Street
Shopping in Budapest during winter is a magical experience. Andrassy Avenue and Fashion Street are two of its most popular tourist destinations at any time of year. Covered with thousands of lights, the tree-lined avenue comes to life during the winter months, offering up many attractions. The shops here are usually open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the winter months.
1. What does City Park Ice Rink act as in summer
A. A relaxing pool. B. A boating lake.
C. A thermal bath. D. A fashion street.
2. What can visitors do in Hungarian State Opera House if they have a ticket
A. Enjoy a show. B. Take a swim.
C. Have a guided tour. D. Perform an opera.
3. What brings life to the tree-lined avenue during the winter months
A. Tourist center. B. Opera house. C. Lights. D. Shops.
B
Bruce Campbell, a retired electrical engineer, wanted to change the behavior of mankind by showing how we can recycle old things into new and practical and livable ones.
For about $220,000, he purchased a Greek airliner, a Boeing 727, which had about 40,000 flights at its peak. Before Campbell got his hands on his Boeing 727 and transformed it into the airplane home he lives in, this aircraft saw regular use as it transported all kinds of people to all sorts of destinations.
After the successful transformation, he hosted a big DJ dance party with a couple of friends. The party, called Turbulence: A Dance Party at a 727 in the Woods, happened right on the wing! Guests who attended the party also got the opportunity to take a look at the airplane home. Altogether, they got the attention of 14,000 Facebook users who were interested in what sounded like an incredible party.
This talented engineer got another airliner and started on his second airplane home during the beginning of 2018 on the Kyushu Island coast because he wanted it to serve as a safe place for the local community as well. Part of Bruce Campbell’s vision was to make an airliner that doubled as a lifeboat in case tsunami(海啸) threats were issued. He wanted the general public to find out that planes are capable of surviving hundreds of years and the cruelest weather conditions thanks to its sealed(密封) pressure technology.
Campbell enjoyed the excitement that he received when he recycled airplanes and hoped that people would seriously consider it after they got the chance to see his home during tours and events. He has posted on his website that it is his goal to “inspire a renaissance(复兴) of thought about how to employ this remarkable resource”.
4. What drew wide public attention to Campbell’s first transformed plane
A. Its high residential comfort level. B. Its remarkable transporting capacity.
C. The incredibly high transformation cost. D. The Facebook post of a party held on it.
5. What did Campbell think the second plane could serve as
A. A shelter in disasters. B. Tsunami warning center.
C. A meeting place for local community. D. An advanced engineering workshop.
6. Why did Campbell transform the planes
A. To draw attention to housing problems. B. To satisfy his scientific curiosity.
C. To advocate participation in recycling. D. To promote sustainable development.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. Diverse approaches to sustainable living.
B. A home designer becoming well-known online.
C. Recent trends in renaissance-themed decoration.
D. A former engineer recycling retired planes into homes.
C
Kayabuki no Sato, a small village in Kyoto famous for its traditional thatched (茅草的） roof houses, features a hidden sprinkler (洒水器） system that turns the whole place into a water fountain.
Known as Miyama’s Thatched Village, Kayabuki no Sato has a higher percentage of thatched roof farmhouses than any other place in Japan. This makes it very popular with tourists, who love walking among the over 40 traditional thatched roof houses and even spending the night in one of them, but it is also easy for the houses to catch fire. Local officials realized this in the year 2000, when a fire burned down the archive (档案） centre, so apart from asking people to be alert at all time, they decided to install a special sprinkler system to cover the whole village. They test it twice a year, usually in May and December, and people from all over Japan and beyond come to see the powerful sprinklers in action.
You might think that dozens of automated sprinklers dotting a traditional Japanese village would be an eyesore, and you would be right. That is why local authorities decided to maintain the picturesque look of Kayabuki no Sato by hiding the 62 metal sprinklers in small wooden houses similar to the authentic ones. When the system is activated, the roofs of these houses open up like tiny transformers, clearing the way for sprinklers inside to shoot jets of water high into the sky.
The testing of the sprinkler system is such an impressive event that it has become known as the Kayabuki no Sato water hose festival. Strong jets of water are shot into the air by all 62 strategically-placed sprinklers, at the same time, to cover all the thatched roof houses. And if that isn’t an impressive enough sight, on sunny days, the sprinklers also create rainbows over the village.
So if you’re ever in Kyoto during the months of May and December and want to see something truly unique, head over to Kayabuki no Sato, in the Miyama rural area, for the water hose festival. You won’t regret it!
8. What do we know about Kayabuki no Sato from the passage
A. It is famous for its water fountain.
B. Its archive center was once destroyed by floods.
C. Visitors go there mainly to see its sprinkler system.
D It has the highest percentage of thatched roof farmhouses in Japan.
9. What does the underlined word “eyesore” in the third paragraph refer to
A. An unpleasant sight. B. A creative idea.
C. An attractive spot. D. A dangerous situation.
10. What can we learn from the passage
A. The sprinklers are tested once every year.
B. The sprinkler system was installed to create rainbows.
C. The sprinklers are kept in small wooden houses resembling real ones.
D. The roofs of the farmhouses open when the sprinkler system is started.
11. What is the last paragraph but one mainly about
A. How the sprinkler system works.
B. What the Kayabuki no Sato water hose festival is like.
C The origin of the Kayabuki no Sato water hose festival.
D. The influence of the Kayabuki no Sato water hose festival.
D
Are we human beings the only creatures in the world with a moral sense Most experts in behaviour believe that morality is a uniquely human quality — yet I’m convinced that many animals can distinguish right from wrong. Decades spent watching animals have persuaded me that species living in groups often have a sense of fair play built on moral rules of conduct that strengthen their social relationships.
My studies of baby dogs and wolves reveal that they use a special signal to prevent misinterpretation of playful actions. They perform a “bow” — lowering the forelimbs (前肢) closer to the ground while keeping the back upright — when starting play, or in association with unfriendly actions such as biting, to convey their original intention. And role exchange is common, so that during play a dominant animal will often allow a physically weaker animal to have the upper hand. Such behaviors reduce inequalities in size, strength and dominance between playmates, promoting the cooperation that is essential for social play to occur. Indeed, on some occasions when an animal says “Let’s play” and then beats up an unsuspecting (无戒备的) animal, the “criminal” usually finds itself ostracized (排斥) by its former playmates.
What does this tell us about human morality We should stop seeing ourselves as morally superior to other animals. True, our big brains give us a highly complicated sense of what’s right and wrong, but they also give us a much greater ability to benefit from immoral behaviour. In that sense, animal morality might be “purer” than our own. We should accept our moral responsibility towards other animals, and that means developing and enforcing more restrictive rules governing animal use. While animal minds may vary from one species to another, they are not so different from our own, and only when we accept this can we truly be moral in our relations with nature as a whole.
12. Which of the following about animals is TRUE according to the first two paragraphs
A. Most animals have trouble telling right from wrong.
B. A “bow” can be a special signal to avoid misinterpretation of playful actions.
C. Species living alone don’t have a sense of fair play built on moral rules of conduct.
D. Lowering the forelimbs closer to the ground while keeping the back upright will lead to unfriendly actions.
13. What does the author find about the social play from his observations of animals
A. It puts unsuspecting animals at a disadvantage.
B. It allows dominant animals to control the group.
C. It helps physically weaker animals develop survival skills.
D. It requires animals to follow the rules to avoid being crowded out.
14 What can be concluded from the last paragraph
A. Humans are indeed morally superior to animals.
B. Humans and animals share the same immoral behaviour.
C. Humans should treat animals on equal terms with themselves.
D. Humans should distinguish between moral animals and immoral ones.
15. Which of the following can be the best title of the text
A. Are animals moral beings
B. Morality: Why it matters
C. Is human morality a product of natural selection
D. Morality: How it differs between humans and animals
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There’s been growing concerns about the damaging impact of human travel on the environment in recent years. Irresponsible tourism is a main cause of environmental destruction. The destruction of the natural environment is an urgent matter as it directly affects everyone’s well-being. ____16____ As a student passionate about travel, you should leave as little carbon pollution as possible wherever you visit.
Avoid takeaways as many as possible
Buying “food to go” seems logical when you are in a rush. Though convenient, this kind of take-out packaging often uses disposable(一次性的) plastic boxes and bags, which can contribute significantly to environmental pollution if not properly disposed of. ____17____ You can, instead, eat out in a restaurant while enjoying a scenic atmosphere. If you have to take away something like coffee, use a reusable cup.
Go for train or bus when traveling nationally
Transportation accounts for nearly a third of all greenhouse gases produced in the environment. Flying and driving, in particular, are major contributors to carbon emissions(排放) within the transportation sector, with domestic flying emitting more carbon than driving. ____18____
Stay on designated roads and foot paths
Responsible tourism is about having as minimum physical interaction with the wild as possible. We not only protect the fragile ecosystems around us but also ensure our own safety. ____19____ If you stray away from designated(指定) paths, you risk damaging plants and the natural habitat for animals.
Pick up trash after yourself and others
____20____ Instead of dropping trash, why not pick it up You can significantly impact the environment by picking up trash along trails when hiking or backpacking for proper disposal.
In conclusion, responsible tourism is traveling with awareness, respect, and consideration for the places you visit. It’s about ensuring that your travel experiences enrich not only your own lives but also contribute positively to the destinations you explore, leaving them better than you found them.
A. So stick to marked roads and footpaths.
B. Therefore, hike for some trips at times.
C. Pay attention to the trash while traveling.
D. Make a habit of collecting trash after yourself.
E. You don’t have to be in a rush when on holiday.
F. Therefore, use public transport for short travels.
G. These concerns have resulted in the green travel campaign.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My childhood was mostly silent. It was full of love, laughter, anger and sadness like any family, but these things occurred. The knowledge instilled(灌输) in me was ____21____ by watching my mother as she moved through her ____22____ world.
I loved to watch her hands, which were always ____23____ me things by showing me how, as she watered, weeded and dug her garden. The hands were rough with cuts and ____24____, but filled with wisdom.
Sometimes, those same hands spoke to me literally. Basic ____25____ language started in the family quite suddenly but then ____26____ just as quickly. My mother ____27____ that lip-reading was quicker. She would look at me intently and ____28____ words such as, “watch this” or “this is how”, or “never touch this plant”. We often went for hours like this, ____29____ a word spoken and yet we were talking in various ways the whole time.
As I grew up, I began to _____30_____ why my mother spent so much time in her garden. Her deafness had come during an era of little tolerance for diversity, and much _____31_____ of disability. The world outside was _____32_____ and unforgiving while her garden was full of kindness and _____33_____. For her it was the only place under her control.
My mother’s knowledge is deeply _____34_____ inside me. I now have _____35_____ hands, with cuts and scars, and cherish their roughness. With any luck, my kids will have them one day, too.
21. A. passed down B. brought up C. laid down D. made up
22. A. beautiful B. sweet C. silent D. bitter
23. A. serving B. awarding C. sparing D. teaching
24. A. spots B. lines C. marks D. scars
25. A. pose B. sign C. symbol D. wave
26. A. failed B. progressed C. stopped D. spread
27. A. regretted B. insisted C. predicted D. suspected
28. A. mouth B. eye C. nose D. finger
29. A. casually B. simply C. barely D. nearly
30. A. indicate B. understand C. wonder D. confirm
31. A. recognition B. confusion C. disapproval D. credit
32. A. real B. tolerant C. changing D. demanding
33 A. acceptance B. concern C. inspection D. guidance
34. A. involved B. buried C. applied D. choked
35. A. gardening B. repairing C. muscular D. fragile
第二节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Guilin, with a population of nearly 5 million, is a world-known tourist city ____36____ (locate) in southwestern China. The city is ____37____ (true) beautiful, which is surrounded by karst hills. Its ____38____ (view) are so breathtaking that Guilin has lived up to its reputation of being peerless landscape under the heaven for ages. Previously, it ____39____ (highlight) tourism development and other industries only played the supporting role. However, in marked contrast, now Guilin is pursuing a comprehensive development. Countless osmanthus trees(桂花树) are growing everywhere in Guilin, ____40____ is why Guilin is named so.
____41____ osmanthus tress are in blossom(盛开) in autumn, the city is filled with its sweet scent. Most buildings in Guilin are limited ____42____ about 20 floors so that the vivid hills won’t feel humbled and the peerless scenery won’t be spoiled. It is easy ____43____ (sense) a relaxing atmosphere and a slow-paced life in ____44____ city where you see the locals enjoy themselves hanging out, chatting and walking.
Guilin is really worth _____45_____ (it) name. Why not come here and have a look
第三节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
阅读下列句子，在空白处填入适当的单词(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
46. Canada is also one of the most _______ (ethnic) diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures. (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. It wasn’t long ________ we were surrounded by enormous sand dunes towering above us on all sides. (用适当的词填空)
48. I bet you’d love to know _______ daily life is like up in space and how it differs from that on the earth. (用适当的词填空)
49. Moreover, the amazing work these people do can provide education and _______ (inspire) for the next generation. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. Their efforts helped develop and strengthen harmonious relations with these countries and regions, ______ (expose) foreign people to Chinese culture. （所给词的适当形式填空）
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
51. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jim对你校的通用技术课(即劳动技术课)很感兴趣，给你发邮件询问相关情况。请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1. 课程内容；
2. 你的看法。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：
通用技术课: General Technology Curriculum
劳动技术课: Labor Skill Course
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第二节(满分25分)
52. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a small town called Meadowville, there was a beloved playground that had brought joy to generations of children. 11-year-old Emma and her best friends, Alice and Leo, were among those who idled away their after-school time and weekends there all year round. It was a place where imaginations soared, friendships blossomed, and laughter echoed through the air.
One afternoon, rushing out the school gate, Emma shouted, “Let’s go down to the playground!” The three of them got there soon, but it was locked up. The fence was broken and the swings had tape around them.
Shocked, they stared into each other’s eyes, not knowing why. A man approached them, explaining that it was unsafe and the council had decided to shut it down.
“Will they fix it ” asked Alice.
“No. it will cost a lot, at least ten thousand dollars.” the man shook his head, walking away. Leo looked desperate, gazing at the playground and then hanging his head, as if bidding farewell. “We need to get some help!” Emma dragged Alice towards her home.
On stepping into the house, Emma exclaimed, “Dad! We need ten thousand dollars...” Her dad, who was drinking coffee, turned his head around, “What ” Alice then revealed the truth. Hearing this heart-breaking news, Emma’s parents were more than surprised, for their childhood was closely connected with that playground as well. They spread the news to other families.
Instead of providing the money, they suggested the children take matters into their own hands while parents offered assistance.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Emma sprang to her feet, “Let’s hold a bake sale to raise funds!”
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Their hard work paid off
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